◇ To promote a culture of prevention, preparedness and resilience at all levels through knowledge, innovation and education.
◇ To encourage mitigation measures based on technology, traditional wisdom and environmental sustainability.
◇ To mainstream disaster management into the developmental planning process.
◇ To establish institutional and techno-legal frameworks to create an enabling regulatory environment and a compliance regime.
◇ To ensure efficient mechanism for identification, assessment and monitoring of disaster risks.
◇ To develop contemporary forecasting and early warning systems backed by responsive and failsafe communication with information technology support.
◇ To ensure efficient response and relief with a caring approach towards the needs of the vulnerabl